James arrived at his home about midday the next day. He had entered the house rather groggily before deciding to take off his trench coat and boots and leave them at the door with the case before heading to his room to nap. He was way too tired to think.

He awoke again near sunset and made his way to the kitchen where he put on a kettle for himself before grabbing an apple from his counter and taking a bite.

A moment later, the kettle began to whistle and he took it ...